Been loving this place for 20 years Amazing oils Good incense Cards Candles Jewelry read more

Where else in San Francisco can you build a custom essential oil perfume blend for under $30? After smelling all of the oils (highly recommend taking notes), the owner helped me create a blend to my liking with 5 different oils - Sea Salt, Oakmoss, Fig, Himalaya, and Coriander. The end result was a complex, but clean spring fragrance. The owner was so good at keeping me involved in the process, asking me if it needed tweaking, etc. I can't wait to come back to refill my bottle once I need to whip up another blend! And don't forget to say hi to her pup, Joya. read more

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Custom perfume oils for an affordable price! Absolutely great and very helpful if you want advice while building out your perfume. The store also has very cute and curated clothes and jewelry. Will definitely be back for more perfume! read more

My daughter always buys me beautiful jewelry from this shop. Unique, well made items that are always special. I appreciate the variety that is available. Besides jewelry they have essential oils. Clothing and other items read more

Life - Necklace and earrings that are delicate and unique - Jewelry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this store. Just happen to be walking around the area while waiting for my takeout order when I visited for the first time. This place is so captivating, I wish I had more time to look every time I visit! The store associates were so friendly and the store felt very cozy to be in. Great place to buy small gifts for friends seems like. They have really cute greeting cards too. Received a surprise gift of a perfume oil from my bf, probably because I talked about this place so many times my favorite gift!!! The perfume oil section is awesome, you can mix scents in different size containers for a pretty reasonable price too read more

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Mary was an absolute delight very inspiring very knowledgeable and extremely kind. I got the Indian jasmine sandalwood oil and Mary helped with the mixing and it smells amazing thanks so much read more

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This is a great little shop that I have always loved, but as of today they're now 6 stars. I foolishly lost an item (fell out of the bag.) 100% my fault but Rika was so kind about helping me figure it out. Jewelry, soaps and scents, some apparel. Books and gifts for the ladies. Did I mention jewelry? I recommend this lovely, locally and woman-owned boutique. read more

Life - Jewelry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place! Quality oils that I can only get from here. I recently bought some oil to be shipped. There was a problem with the shipping fee which they immediately fixed and included an incense gift and a really nice note! Love their oils and their customer service. Highly recommend this little gem! read more

Couldn't recommend this neighborhood gem more! You can make your own fragrance with essential oils here! How special is it to make yourself or someone you love someone that personalized?! It's also so reasonable (in terms of price for what you are getting) and whomever is working always has wonderful recommendations on how to balance each oil (if you choose a blend). They also have jewelry, vintage clothes, cute bags, beautiful cards and MORE treasures. Don't walk by without a good peak in. You'll thank me read more

A beautiful boutique filled with lovely local, artisan clothing, fragrances and related. The atmosphere is warm welcoming and friendly and the displays are lovely. They sell both fragrances and essential oils. The perfume fragrances are beautiful and I would select these over the very high end natural fragrances made of isolates at high end department stores. But I am writing this review regarding customer service. First visit--the salesperson was sweet and so attentive. I ended up buying a product that was not what I expected. I returned a week later simply to give it back not knowing what else to do with it. I was quite critical of the item. A different salesperson was there and she did not agree with me and stated what I claimed was incorrect; we lightly debated the oil in question. And yet, she was very polite and civilized and allowed me to exchange the oil for a product I know well. I did not expect an exchange or a refund from a small boutique but just to return the essential oil and share my assessment of it. So, regarding customer service -- it's an A+! And it's a beautiful store and my issues were ones unlikely to impact most shoppers! read more

Life offers a beautiful selection of jewelry, clothing, candles, journals, and (my personal favorite) scented oils. I specifically come in to restock and mix + match my favorite scents. To top off the amazing selection of oils they provide, I've been helped multiple times by a wonderful human named Alexis. Alexis has a top-tier vibe and they've been super welcoming every time I come in. Overall, always a great experience every time I'm there. I'll definitely be back. read more

What a delightful visit! I went in seeking some essential oils for a room spray and Alexis was able to help me get exactly what I needed. A very comfortable and inviting space with all sorts of cool stuff, and knowledgeable and friendly staff. What more could you ask for? Will definitely return when I need a refill on oils, and possibly just to spend a little more time browsin read more

I love this cute little store, I've shopped here for probably over 10 years or so and can always find cute little gifts, perfume oils, cards, candles, and scented soaps. They also custom scent lotions or create a scent that's just for you! It's so unique, cute, and has a great peaceful vibe. The owner is unfailingly helpful and has great ideas when I'm not sure what to buy for the friend who has everything. This shop has something for everyone - definitely check it out! read more

A universal truth among women: "No matter how chunky your ass gets, shoes and jewelry will always fit." Which is why I adore shops like Life. Life is packed with charmingly random accessories...you'd be hard-pressed to find two of the same of ANYTHING there. Fun yet practical bags, hand-crafted pendants, cute rings, dangly earrings...these and essential oils in every fragrance imaginable are but a few of the things you can find for yourself (or for any of the lucky girly-girls in your life) at Life. The frosting on the cake: The sweet and attentive young Latina shopkeeper (I wish I had gotten her name) who is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her stock. She entranced me from the moment I walked in until I giddily walked out with my one-of-a-kind convertible earrings by Brazilian jewelry designer Betty Carre: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/9kTRiOoASmoN3NafyhOkig?select=gd6hvO6n0qGzgofd3LGm3A Whether you're in the market for something unique or just in the mood to SHOP, you can't go wrong with Life! read more

Life - Two-in-one earrings - Jewelry Near Me - San Francisco, California

One more shop I wanted to spend all my money at! They have everything from luxurious cashmere scarves and throws, to buttery soft leather goods. The perfect little shop for gifts such as unique hand crafted cards or adding to your soap and scents collection. read more

I came in here looking for holiday presents. One step inside and I was smitten. Lulling music. Sweet aromas everywhere. Trinkets. Candles. Tea sets. Beautiful charms. Darling reads. Gorgeous, cute stuff. I delved into everything. Twenty minutes later ...my nose was practically numb from sniffing all the incense and my hands were a slippery (yet pleasantly moisturized) mess from all of the fresh scented lotion. But...despite soothing scents and relaxing oils...I was still feeling anxious. I was buying presents for my mom and friends around crunch shopping time, and was trying to budget. Not a fun recipe, unless you have a 'thing' for Marshall's sales lines. I was trying my best to think frugally. I decided to postpone gifts for friends. I'd make them stuff. It always works. Plus, I enjoy it. But my mom......that was a tough one. And so I went back into the confines of my mind and dug deep. Back to the times.....when mom would unleash her wisdom on me. (eating in the kitchen with my mom) Me (age five) "How old is dad?" Mom "Hmmmmm let me see here - 91...mmmmm, wait., no 90,- his birthday hasn't come yet." Me (age five) "What does dad do?" Mom "He built the Golden Gate bridge of course!" Me (age five) "By himself?!" Mom "No - he headed up the project, but he also put some manual labor in. I think he took his hammer to work a couple of days. Make sure you tell everyone that at show and tell. They will definitely be impressed!." (my dad has absolutely no connection with the GG bridge) Me (age five) " yeah...I will, that's pretty cool. Jane will definitely be jealous. Her dad's a lawyer! Can you pass the tomatoes? mmmmmm I love tomatoes. " Mom . "You should. If you're from SF - you have to love them. It's a proven fact." Me: (age five) "Nuh uh!" Mom "I can find it in the encyclopedia for you....or better yet you can read it yourself." Me (age five) " I can't rea...uh....I believe you...." (I went on with this one for a good while) .....a couple of years later Me (age 14) "I'm getting a second hole piercing in my right ear." Mom: No you're not! Me: (age 14) "Why not?" Mom: "Because only street walkers have two hole piercings. Everyone knows that. Oh...look - see that girl....YUP...FOR MONEY! " Me (age 14) "You're crazy! I'm getting it done." Mom: "Well if you want people mistaking you for a hooker, go right ahead." Not that long after -I got my my ear cartilage , my nose, and two holes in each year pierced. But nope, no hooker offers. Nothing. And then it hit me. "Mom isn't always right!" And in the midst of reliving my epiphany in Life, I found the most expensive lotion, a lovely candle set, and piled on some other good stuff for my mom. I even went to the Westfield mall (not my favorite place) to pick up other goodies. Because my mom's shots of wisdom, may not have always been true, but it was some good stuff. QUALITY. A bucketload of inspiration for when I have my own kids. Me (with kids) "And did I ever tell you about the smallest "yet most proportioned" head competition that I entered when I was younger? CA statewide champion!" Material that deserves Life's teasures and more. read more

Oils and much more! This shop is beyond cute and they have many oils to chose from to create the perfect scent just for you! I discovered this place after following a heavenly scented woman around the club to ask where she got her perfume lol. She directed me to Life! I went in and was greeted by a young Asian woman (I wish I knew her name!) who was more than patient with me as I tried to describe the scent lol. She helped me find the scent and tweak it to my liking! She is skilled at what she does and is extremely knowledgeable on the oils and how they pair with each individual person. I seriously get soooo many compliments on my scent when I am out, and the best part is the oil is made just for me! You don't have to hide your perfume secrets, because no one can go and buy your personally created scent! I LOVE THAT! This shop also hand makes incense! They smell intoxicating! If I'm going to buy oil, I HAVE to pick up some incense as well. They also have great things for gifts! Pretty, notebooks, candles, books, incense holders, jewelry and more. I did majority of my Christmas shopping in here last year! It's the city, so of course parking is a pain. The shop is also located on haight (the calmer side of haight lol) I typically come after work and use public transportation to get here, but if you driving expect either metered parking or parking in the nearby residential neighborhood. read more

I've bought a few very cute and reasonably priced jewelry pieces from this shop. The shop owner was also very helpful when I needed to make a return. Recommended! read more

Love this place! I used to live a block away and now have moved across the city. I still come here for jewelry and purses. It's the only place I've found where my husband can go and buy me jewelry and I always like it. (He brought me some doozy pieces before we settled on this plan.) My baby broke a necklace I got here and the owner fixed it and another necklace that wasn't purchased there- FREE. She's so down to earth and kind. It's a great local business to support with great merchandise. read more

This is a gem of the city. Please take any loved one you have hear that appreciates details, artistry, or what those things can do for one!s soul. They sell most the refined selection of craft leather goods, to cashmere scarfs , candles, clothing, to self care products like essential oils. Both Sierra and Ava* took me on a journey to find a blend of essential oils for my own personal fashion and for my own bodywork practice. They offer over 50 top of the line derivative essential oils from Oud to BlackTea at a bargain price. Ava took not only me but my dear college friend on an adventure with her careful curation to create the most visceral and resonating sense to our core! I can't say enough great things about this mercantile. Please visit this gem. Great vibrations for seeking therapeutic relief. read more

I have lots of love for this cute boutique. It sits on the perfect block in the perfect 'hood for it's boho/neo hippie ambiance. Makes for a nice distraction if your on your way to dinner or a bar nearby. I heart: the lovely jewelry. the oils and incense. the aromatic candles and soaps. the helpful shopgirls. the various mix tapes on sale by said shopgirls. the eclectic collection of beautiful cards hand painted by local artists. I picked up a gift cert. here recently for a friends bday. With so many options in a place like this it's best to let them pick out what speaks to them as they wander around the space. Hmmm, meeting friends for dinner at Uva tonight, I might have to stop by and pick up something for myself. . . read more

This little shop is the best. I walk by often with my little dog and stop in to get gifts for friends and never leave without getting something for myself. LIfe has the best incense in the entire city. They make their own incense in amazing blends from their all-natural essential oil collection. You can sometime see them drying in the window. So, this is a real story...I loved the fragrance of their incense called "love" and the sales woman told me a story about another woman who bought it, lit it at home and when her husband came home he out of the blue and out of character gave her a big kiss... Well, this happened again to my friend, whom I gave a couple of "love" sticks to her. She texted me that very afternoon saying when her husband came home after she burned the incense, "He came up and kissed me randomly. It works! So funny. He actually got googly eyed!" If a love potion exists, it's these incense. read more

My favorite store in San Francisco, this place is full of treasures. The owner has such an eye for unique pieces of jewelry -- all of my most admired pieces come from here. Girlfriends that I've introduced to this store instantly become obsessed with it. If you're a boyfriend shopping for your lady or just a lady wanting to treat yourself, I highly recommend this beautiful shop! read more

I love love love this place, it's my go to spot for birthday presents and cards for my friends. They have the best sensed oils and incense. I love mixing the oils to make blends that represent my current mood. The ladies their are so nice, I love it when they get new jewelry and stop by often to get first dibs. I live right around the corner and get so happy every time i get to stroll by with my beasts and hear the relaxing music with the all the smells, and if I'm having a rough day it gets better because of their presence. I'm a huge believer of supporting small businesses and thought it can get a bit pricey I feel really good spending my little but hard earned money at life. read more

If the scents coming from this place don't draw you in then you need to open your eyes and nose. It looks like a Victorian entrance and could easily be mistaken for some hippy joint. Go inside and you are instantly in another world of sensual smells and decor. You can find so many wonderful things in this store. Jewelry, dishes, candles (oh the candles!) candle accessories, scarves, hats....its wonderful. They do henna tattooing in the back, tho I haven't seen much of that since they had a fire the other year. I go here when I am feeling blue and it always makes me happy. read more

Whenever I need to find a unique gift or card for a special occasion, I come to Life. I love the selection of oils, incense, and other smelly things. They always have really cool locally designed jewelery at reasonable prices. I love this store! read more

I had no idea how adorable this place was!! I finally went in the other night, after living down the street for 2 years. I love the quirky gifts, and they have really cute jewelery. I will be back again, and soon! read more

I recently wrote a review on this little gift shop that was less than great. But... The owner herself contacted me to sincerely apologize for my unhappy experience. I was really awed by that. She since has invited me back to try it again. The stuff this little shop carries is great , i have purchased some really great jewelry pieces that look like they cost much more than i paid, and get compliments every time i wear them. It really is a great place to pop in and pick up a gift, or perhaps a little something to treat yourself. Thank you Sara for taking a valued interest in what your customers are experiencing. i will now be a customer for life! read more

Life is a charmingly little outfit. I had a truly pleasant shopping experience yesterday. Dig the vibe. The fragrant oils wall is close to the front door, so as I walked closer to the storefront I was greeted by nice smells, and smooth grooves. The clerk was very kind, I was consulted and made very my own fragrance mélange! More then I expected and made my day. If you've settled into the city, I'd say stop in sometime and feel the love. read more

It's such a warm little store that I like to take a few minutes to pass through when I'm in the neighborhood, just to soak it in :) I can't afford a lot of their stuff, but there are lots of little bits and pieces that are totally affordable. They've a very eclectic mix of things in that space - books, funky gifts, oils, soaps, lotions, fabrics, scarves, incense, cards, jewelry. read more

When I'm in the neighborhood I always have to make a trip to Life. Is it bad that I've never actually bought anything here for anyone besides myself? A girl has to spoil herself sometimes, correct? I love Life's sweet smelly things. Candles, incense, soaps. Life has the best Perfumery. They have an entire wall dedicated to bottles of fragrance oils that you can mix and match into your own personalized potion. I love the Athena oil (smells like Angel). Their sparkle lotion is fun! There is a Henna Studio inside the shop. I can't wait to try that out. read more

As a young person I am used to weak customer service...but this store just made me feel uncomfortable. After reading the yelp reviews, I had gone in there planning to buy, but was treated like an unwanted window shopper. Though the woman at the counter finally paid attention to me when I asked about the perfume oils, she was really unfriendly and intimidating. I do give this place three stars though because of the great selection and ambiance. I bought some vanilla perfume oil for my mother there, which she absolutely loves. Not only does it remind her of her days living in SF, but it has a slight cinnamon smell that is really unique. I'm sure if you are above the age of 21 you MAY be shown some service. read more

The owner of this humble little shop is also the main henna artist. Her work is amazing and if you browse through her books of completed work you'll be impressed. All of her stuff is completely free hand and sometimes she'll just improvise and add to the design as she's doing it. A true artist! I know she's on vacation a lot and sometimes hard to get ahold of for an appointment. But if you catch her in town you're in luck. The shop itself also houses neat little trinkets from around the world, interesting book selection, and lots of scented candles & oils. Great little shop if your looking to get a gift for a girl. read more

Great place for unique gifts and present for yourself. I love being able to make my own "signature" fragrance oil, like white tea and Woodstock(step off bitchez...its mine). Plus their funky jewelry is quite cheap, like a giant wooden multi-colored square ring or white bone ring, both for $10 bucks which gets me lots of complements, but then maybe it is just my signature oil scent that attracts folks first. A girl could get use to this Good stuff... read more

I love this store and the staff and owner are amazing folks! Great selection of accessories, essential oils, and home decor. I especially like the handbag and scarf selection that are unique and reasonably priced. Definitely a place to shop when in Lower Haight. read more

1 star: for letting my little dog go shopping with me in this cute great-smelling boutique 1 star: for have 20% off discount on most of the store 1 star: for the great customer service and travel guide help from a native south american 1 star: for the great section of low priced handbags 1 star: for the free incense they gave me as I left Total: 5 awesome stars for an awesome store! read more

So, I've had my free subscription to life for awhile now, And I gotta say, it's not poggers. I mean, I bet the restaurant is, but life itself, is not. Life is not poggers. I repeat, life, is not poggers. I wanna unsubscribe but I don't know how. :( read more

This is my favorite place to get great jewlery, sunglasses $14 awsome styles, books, charms and essential oils. I get my face cleanser there now after the owner told me "just try it, it's just as good as the department store brands" and she was right I love it and it's only $7. I buy so many things from here and I frequent so often, I just love it, definetly check it out. Oh, their closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Just found out life is open Tuesdays 12-6! BTW: This is a great place to find christmas presents at affordable prices! read more

Mixed feelings... Walked in, and as the only customers in the store, ya couldn't get a 'hi' out of the girl. Its a bit overpowering when you walk in - every scent you've ever known comes together as one in this joint. And let me tell you- its a tiny place. TINY BUT CUTE! So basically I'm bipolar on this store. Incense, oils, candles, soaps, cards, jewelry, bags, gifts, la di da... you name it, they've got it. Anyway, when you walk by the sign looks like it says Loife, but still check it out. Its A-OK read more

A very special place for gifts -on the pricy side, but the selection is very unique and it's great to find something you won't see anywhere else~ Oh and the lady who works there has a great energy! read more